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In San Diego, celebrate the tapestry of Asian communities that call this seaside city home. Chefs Phillip Esteban, David Sim and Holly Haines introduce host Alex Thomopoulos to the bounty the ocean and local farms have to offer, creating dishes with their own colorful spin on Asian cuisine. At the Olivewood Gardens and Learning Center, the table is set for a bright and bold Asian-inspired feast.
Join host Alex Thomopoulos in Fort Jones, California, and attend “Farm School” at California Heritage Farms, where Niki and Rich Harris specialize in pasture-raised heritage pork. And at Five Marys Farms, Mary and Brian Heffernan, along with their five daughters, share what a close-knit community has to offer. Together they grill up a feast worthy of this spectacular valley.
In sunny San Diego, Alex Thomopoulos explores the local Mexican cuisine that reigns supreme. Chefs Priscilla Curiel and Juan Gomez make the most of all the land and sea have to offer, creating innovative spins on traditional Mexican dishes. At the Kettner Exchange, the table is set with pan-seared mackerel and chiles en nogada for a rooftop fiesta.
Host Alex Thomopoulos invites us to her backyard in Malibu, California. Accompanied by local chefs Oren Zroya and Catherine McCord, Alex visits the Thorne Family Farm where they gather fresh produce, and fish and forage for local ingredients. The day ends with a homegrown feast you won’t want to miss!
In Eugene, Oregon, host Alex Thomopoulos meets celebrated local chefs, Stephanie Kimmel and Crystal Platt, known for their farm-to-table cuisine. After gathering a veritable rainbow of farm-fresh ingredients from local markets, Alex travels to Antiquum Farm for a delectable menu which includes grand aioli, pork belly with pinot jam and a frangipane baked by local chef Natalie Dutton.
In Salt Lake City, Utah, host Alex Thomopoulos is introduced to the local culinary scene through chefs Viet Pham, Dave Jones and Lavanya Mahate. Visit the New Roots Community Gardening program that provides plots to local refugees and explore the wild world of fungi at Wonderlands Mushroom Company. Finally, cook up a feast at Log Haven in the heart of the Mill Creek Canyon!
In the charming seaside town of Newport, Rhode Island, host Alex Thomopoulos joins chefs Kevin O’Donnell, Michael Faccidomo and Noah Kvochick to celebrate the best local seafood. Topping the menu at this local feast is squid ink calamari, Thai lobster with coconut chili butter and delicious pastries from local bakery Le Bec Sucre, all served up at the well-known Stoneacre Garden.
Join host Alex Thomopoulos in Santa Barbara, California, where chefs Jaime Riesco and Brendan Smith embrace the farm-to-table lifestyle. Alex joins the chefs as they source local uni at the harbor and head to an outdoor market for farm-fresh produce. The day is capped off with a feast featuring stinging nettle pizza and wild seabass ceviche topped with sea urchins.
Explore the game-changing food scene in and around Boston. Chefs Valentine Howell and Yahya Noor lead host Alex Thomopoulos on a culinary tour that includes sea scallops in New Bedford, artisanal spirits in Plymouth and fresh produce from the Fowler Clark Epstein Farm. The day ends with a delicious feast featuring seared scallops and fava bean stew served with saffron rice and chapati.
In Park City, Utah, local chefs Alex Malmborg and Zeke Wray introduce host Alex Thomopoulos to the best of Utah’s agricultural bounty. Pay a visit to the award-winning artisanal cheesemakers at Gold Creek Farms, then visit the Sugar House Distillery. With ingredients in hand, a feast is served up at the stunning Park City Mountain Resort.
